Jammu and Kashmir Director Basic of Police (DGP) RR Swain on Thursday mentioned posting any content material on social media that promotes disharmony or disturbs the safety state of affairs within the Union Territory (UT) will quickly be deemed a felony offence.
He made the feedback after the Jammu and Kashmir Police took observe of a case the place a scholar allegedly uploaded offensive content material on social media. The police launched an investigation and the case can be taken to a logical conclusion.
“Those who post content on social media, including posts, videos and audio that promote separatism, terrorism or communal tensions, will be charged under a new law under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC),” the DGP mentioned.
He appealed to the people who they need to not fall to vicious designs of the anti-national components who might take undue benefit of the state of affairs and try to disturb the legislation and order in Jammu and Kashmir.
Responding to a question concerning makes an attempt by Pakistan to vitiate the environment in UT, the DGP mentioned there was little doubt about it and a number of other messages have been being delivered from throughout the border and circulated on social media.
He mentioned some individuals have been indulging in these acts to disturb the peace established within the area and sought cooperation from the individuals to foil such nefarious actions.